Spiced Nut-Stuffed Turkey Roast

Ingredients

• Spiced Butter

  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) butter, softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) dry mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) ground coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) ground five-spice
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) ground nutmeg

• Nut Stuffing

  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) golden raisins
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) brandy
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, diced 

  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 

  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
  • 3/4 cup (180 ml) mixed nuts, roasted and crushed
  • 2 cups (500 ml) diced stale bread
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) applesauce
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten 

  • Salt and pepper

• Turkey

  • 1 turkey breast roast, about 4 lbs (1.8 kg) with or without the skin and without the tenders, untied (two breast halves)
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
  • 2 1/2 cups (675 ml) chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) flour